Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver Dream Adventure Raffle

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver Dream
Adventure Raffle?

The Denver Dream Adventure Raffle is a fundraiser benefiting Boys & Girls
Clubs of Metro Denver. The raffle aims to raise funds to help children
and teens in metro Denver get support and access to afterschool programs.
In addition to supporting Boys & Girls Clubs, the raffle will be giving
away over a dozen great prizes, of which the grand prize is a car or $75,000.

Prize: Winner will be awarded half the jackpot of the 50/50 bonus drawing.

Entry Deadline: October 5, 2018

50/50 Add-On Tickets are one for $20, 3-pack for $50 or 6-pack for $75.

Guidelines for purchasing 50/50 Add-On tickets are as follows:

Only one method of payment and only one mailing address are permitted.

Only one name can be listed per ticket.

50/50 Add-On Tickets must be ordered at the same time as your Dream Adventure Raffle ticket order.

50/50 Add-On orders will not be accepted after your original raffle ticket order date.

How long will it take to receive my ticket receipt?

If an e-mail address is provided at the time of purchase, ticket receipts
are sent via email shortly after an order is processed. Ticket receipts
may also be picked up in person from our Program Support Center, located
at 2017 West 9th Ave, Denver, CO 80204. All tickets purchased before an
entry deadline are included in a drawing even if the customer's portion
of the ticket arrives after the drawing date.

Is this Dream Adventure Raffle legal?

Yes it is. Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver is licensed by the Colorado
Secretary of State's Office, Licensing Division, to conduct this charitable
raffle.

Will the drawings be audited?

Yes, an independent raffle auditor will audit the raffle including the 50/50 add-on drawing and the grand prize drawing.

How much does a raffle ticket cost?

Tickets are $100 each, 3-packs for $250, or 5-packs for $375.
50/50 Add-On Tickets are one for $20, 3-pack for $50 or 6-pack for $75.

How many raffle tickets can I buy?

You may buy as many tickets as you like, however only 5,000 tickets will
be sold.

How many raffle tickets will be sold?

Only 5,000 tickets will be sold. The chances of winning are based on that
number. If fewer tickets are sold, the chances of winning the Grand prize
and other prizes improve. Purchasing more than one ticket increases the
chances of winning.

What are the odds of winning?

The odds of winning the grand prize are based on the number of tickets
sold. If all tickets are sold the odds of winner the Grand Prize are 1
in 5,000. There are a dozen total prizes also available making the odds
of winning a prize 1 in 100.

How many prizes are awarded?

50 prizes are awarded including vehicles, vacations, cash, gas for a year
and more.

What is the 50/50 Add-On Drawing?

Price: Winner will be awarded half the jackpot.

Pricing:

50/50 Add-On Tickets are one for $20, 3-pack for $50 or 6-pack for $75.

Guidelines for purchasing 50/50 Add-On tickets are as follows:

Only one method of payment and only one mailing address are permitted.

50/50 Add-On orders will not be accepted after your original raffle ticket order date.

Who benefits from this raffle?

The prize winners as well as Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver.

When does the raffle start and when does it end?

The raffle begins on August 27, 2018 and ticket sales end on October 5, 2018. If all tickets are sold before the October 5th deadline, the raffle will end sooner.

When will the prize drawings be held?

The Grand Prize Drawing and 50/50 Add-On Drawing will be held on Friday, October 19, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. (noon) at the Boys & Girls Club’s main office – 2017 W. 9th Ave, Denver, CO 80204

Do I have to be present to win?

No. You do not need to attend the drawing in order to win a prize.

How will the winners be notified?

Winners will be notified by phone or email based on the contact information
provided at the time of ticket purchase. The winning names will also be
posted on this website shortly after the drawing.

BGCMD will make reasonable efforts to contact prizewinners using information
provided on the winning entry form. If a prizewinner does not contact
BGCMD within 30 business days after the first initial contact notifying
the prizewinner of their winnings, then BGCMD shall give notice to such
prizewinner by U.S. Postal Service certified mail, return receipt requested,
at the address set forth in the information provided by the Eligible Ticket
Purchaser. This notice shall state (a) the prize won, (b) a telephone
number of a contact person at BGCMD, (c) the time and location where the
prize(s) can be claimed, and (d) that if the prize has not been claimed
within thirty days of the date the notification is given, that BGCMD may,
at its option, retain the prize. Winners can contact 303-892-9200 with
questions or more information.

Who can buy a raffle ticket?

Any person 18 years of age or older is eligible to enter the raffle. BGCMD
employees and board members are not eligible to win a prize. All federal,
state, and local laws and regulations apply. The raffle is void where
prohibited or restricted by law.

Are raffle tickets tax-deductible?

No. The IRS does not allow raffle tickets to be a tax-deductible contribution.

Are raffle prizes considered income?

Yes. In addition, Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver will withhold required
federal taxes for all prizes of $5,000 or more in accordance with federal
law and the organization will remit the balance of the cash prizes to
the winner. All prize winners of $5,000 or more may be required to submit
a W9 in order to be awarded the prize.

Are there legal rules and regulations?

How do I redeem my prize?

Prize winners will be contacted according to the contact information provided
at the time of ticket purchase. In addition to a list of winners posted
on the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver raffle web site, a list of winners
may be obtained from BGCMD by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope
to: Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver Raffle, 2017 West 9th Ave, Denver,
CO 80204, within one week of the Grand Prize Drawing date.